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The Power and the Glory

Life in the English Country House Before the Great War

par Adrian Tinniswood ...

A spirited history of the English country house in its golden ageFor generations, the great palaces of Britain were home to living histories, noble families that had reigned for centuries. But by the end of the nineteenth century, members of elite society found themselves, for the first time, in the company of arrivistes. Their new neighbors—from chorus girls to millionaire greengrocers to guano ... En savoir plus

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A spirited history of the English country house in its golden ageFor generations, the great palaces of Britain were home to living histories, noble families that had reigned for centuries. But by the end of the nineteenth century, members of elite society found themselves, for the first time, in the company of arrivistes. Their new neighbors—from chorus girls to millionaire greengrocers to guano
... En savoir plus
The Secrets of Hawthorn Place

A heartfelt and charming dual-time story of the power of love

par Jenni Keer ...

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm, ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

'This is definitely up there as one of the best books that I have read. It's got a special place in my heart. Just amazing!' 5* reader review'Gorgeous! Exuberant writing, convincing, adorable characters, romance and a little whimsy' TRACY REES***Love will always find a way . . .***Discover the intriguing secrets of Hawthorn Place in this heartfelt dual-time novel, filled with warmth and charm,
... En savoir plus
The Architecture Book

par DK ...

Collections series DK Big Ideas
Learn about key concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Architecture ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $14.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

Learn about key concepts behind the world's most incredible buildings in The Architecture Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Architecture in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Architecture
... En savoir plus
The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright

The True Story of Mass Murder in Paradise

par Casey Sherman ...

The scandal. The genius. The murder that shocked America.Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings—he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

The scandal. The genius. The murder that shocked America.Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings—he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines
... En savoir plus
The Victorian House

Domestic Life from Childbirth to Deathbed

par Judith Flanders ...

The bestselling social history of Victorian domestic life, told through the letters, diaries, journals and novels of 19th-century men and women.Some images were unavailable for this electronic edition.The Victorian age is both recent and unimaginably distant. In the most prosperous and technologically advanced nation in the world, people carried slops up and down stairs; buried meat in fresh earth ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The bestselling social history of Victorian domestic life, told through the letters, diaries, journals and novels of 19th-century men and women.Some images were unavailable for this electronic edition.The Victorian age is both recent and unimaginably distant. In the most prosperous and technologically advanced nation in the world, people carried slops up and down stairs; buried meat in fresh earth
... En savoir plus
Spring Blossoms at Mill Grange

A gorgeous, uplifting and feel-good read!

par Jenny Kane ...

Collections Livre 3 - The Mill Grange Series
'I am a big fan of Jenny Kane' Katie FfordeWelcome back to Mill Grange in the latest uplifting romance in the bestselling Mill Grange series!Helen Rogers has been lying to herself over her feelings for Tom since the moment they met. And for good reason; not only are they colleagues, working together with the archaeology groups at Mill Grange, but her sabbatical is almost over and she'll soon have ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

'I am a big fan of Jenny Kane' Katie FfordeWelcome back to Mill Grange in the latest uplifting romance in the bestselling Mill Grange series!Helen Rogers has been lying to herself over her feelings for Tom since the moment they met. And for good reason; not only are they colleagues, working together with the archaeology groups at Mill Grange, but her sabbatical is almost over and she'll soon have
... En savoir plus
Midsummer Dreams at Mill Grange

An absolutely uplifting and feel-good romance

par Jenny Kane ...

Collections Livre 1 - The Mill Grange Series
'I am a big fan of Jenny Kane' Katie FfordeThea Thomas needs to get away from her old life... and the interfering ex who won't leave her alone. When she lands a job heading up the restoration of Mill Grange, a stunning Victorian manor in Somerset, it feels like the perfect opportunity to start afresh.What she didn't anticipate was how hostile the volunteer team – led by the formidable Mabel ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

'I am a big fan of Jenny Kane' Katie FfordeThea Thomas needs to get away from her old life... and the interfering ex who won't leave her alone. When she lands a job heading up the restoration of Mill Grange, a stunning Victorian manor in Somerset, it feels like the perfect opportunity to start afresh.What she didn't anticipate was how hostile the volunteer team – led by the formidable Mabel
... En savoir plus
Noble Ambitions

The Fall and Rise of the English Country House After World War II

par Adrian Tinniswood ...

A rollicking tour of the English country home after World War II, when swinging London collided with aristocratic valuesAs the sun set slowly on the British Empire, its mansions fell and rose. Ancient families were reduced to demolishing the parts of their stately homes they could no longer afford, dukes and duchesses desperately clung to their ancestral seats, and a new class of homeowners bought ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $24.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

A rollicking tour of the English country home after World War II, when swinging London collided with aristocratic valuesAs the sun set slowly on the British Empire, its mansions fell and rose. Ancient families were reduced to demolishing the parts of their stately homes they could no longer afford, dukes and duchesses desperately clung to their ancestral seats, and a new class of homeowners bought
... En savoir plus
Autumn Leaves at Mill Grange

A feel-good, and cosy autumn romance

par Jenny Kane ...

Collections Livre 2 - The Mill Grange Series
'I am a big fan of Jenny Kane' Katie Fforde.Welcome back to Mill Grange and the beautiful village of Upwich, full of larger-than-life characters you can't help but adore.Sam Philips' time in the forces changed him forever. Supported by his friends, Sam is keen to help make beautiful Mill Grange a safe retreat for injured army personnel... but his crippling claustrophobia means Sam is living in a ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

'I am a big fan of Jenny Kane' Katie Fforde.Welcome back to Mill Grange and the beautiful village of Upwich, full of larger-than-life characters you can't help but adore.Sam Philips' time in the forces changed him forever. Supported by his friends, Sam is keen to help make beautiful Mill Grange a safe retreat for injured army personnel... but his crippling claustrophobia means Sam is living in a
... En savoir plus
Winter Fires at Mill Grange

The perfect cosy heartwarming read this Christmas!

par Jenny Kane ...

Collections Livre 4 - The Mill Grange Series
Mill Grange is putting on a show this holiday season!When young Dylan Harris's former babysitter (and soon to be step-sister), Harriet, needs a last-minute venue for her acting troupe's outdoor production of Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale, the staff at Mill Grange throw open its doors, keen to fill their halls with guests over the holiday season... but they may get more drama than they'd bargained ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Mill Grange is putting on a show this holiday season!When young Dylan Harris's former babysitter (and soon to be step-sister), Harriet, needs a last-minute venue for her acting troupe's outdoor production of Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale, the staff at Mill Grange throw open its doors, keen to fill their halls with guests over the holiday season... but they may get more drama than they'd bargained
... En savoir plus
Mayan Archaeological Sites - Yucatán

Mayan Achaeological sites, #1

par Sergio Vazquez ...

Collections Livre 1 - Mayan Achaeological sites
The Mayan Peninsula has hundreds of Archaeological Sites filled with history and amazing temples, pyramids, platforms, administrative buildings, and a few other surprises.Yucatán has the most visited Mayan city (Chichén Itzá) and overall the #1 state in México when it comes to Mayan Culture.This is the perfect book if you're interested in getting to know everything about:DzibilchaltúnChichén ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The Mayan Peninsula has hundreds of Archaeological Sites filled with history and amazing temples, pyramids, platforms, administrative buildings, and a few other surprises.Yucatán has the most visited Mayan city (Chichén Itzá) and overall the #1 state in México when it comes to Mayan Culture.This is the perfect book if you're interested in getting to know everything about:DzibilchaltúnChichén
... En savoir plus
Mayan Archaeological Sites: Chichén Itzá

Mayan Achaeological sites, #2

par Sergio Vazquez ...

Collections Livre 2 - Mayan Achaeological sites
Chichén ItzáThis is Volume 2 of the Series "Mayan Archaeological Sites" where you will find an in-depth description of Chichén Itzá's Pyramids, Temples, and Cenotes. You'll also learn about its history, tips, facts, and travel recommendations.Interested in Mayan Archaeological Sites?This Book will give you all the information about each of the more than 30 things to see in Chichén Itzá, along with ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Chichén ItzáThis is Volume 2 of the Series "Mayan Archaeological Sites" where you will find an in-depth description of Chichén Itzá's Pyramids, Temples, and Cenotes. You'll also learn about its history, tips, facts, and travel recommendations.Interested in Mayan Archaeological Sites?This Book will give you all the information about each of the more than 30 things to see in Chichén Itzá, along with
... En savoir plus
Planting the Natural Garden

par Piet Oudolf, Henk Gerritsen ...

“If the world of gardening has rock stars, Piet Oudolf qualifies as Mick Jagger, David Bowie, and Prince rolled into one.” —GardenistaThe original publication of Planting the Natural Garden ushered in a revolution in landscape design: the New Perennial Movement. Spearheaded by internationally renowned designer Piet Oudolf, and incisively articulated by the late plantsman and designer Henk ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $24.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

“If the world of gardening has rock stars, Piet Oudolf qualifies as Mick Jagger, David Bowie, and Prince rolled into one.” —GardenistaThe original publication of Planting the Natural Garden ushered in a revolution in landscape design: the New Perennial Movement. Spearheaded by internationally renowned designer Piet Oudolf, and incisively articulated by the late plantsman and designer Henk
... En savoir plus
Habiter en beauté

Ces lieux qui nous font du bien

par Catherine Perrin, Pierre Thibault ...

La pandémie a changé notre rapport aux lieux, pour longtemps ou pour toujours. Le télétravail nous force à repenser la maison, mais le repli sanitaire a ses limites. Pour continuer d’avancer, et aussi pour s’adapter aux défis environnementaux, il faudra redécouvrir la force du « nous », de l’action tournée vers le collectif. Comment l’architecture peut-elle participer à cette redéfinition du bien ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

La pandémie a changé notre rapport aux lieux, pour longtemps ou pour toujours. Le télétravail nous force à repenser la maison, mais le repli sanitaire a ses limites. Pour continuer d’avancer, et aussi pour s’adapter aux défis environnementaux, il faudra redécouvrir la force du « nous », de l’action tournée vers le collectif. Comment l’architecture peut-elle participer à cette redéfinition du bien
... En savoir plus
Antoni Gaudí

The Architect of Dreams and Devotion

par Jeremy Roe ...

Spanish architect and designer, Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) was an important and influential figure in the history of contemporary Spanish art. His use of colour, application of a range of materials and the introduction of organic forms into his constructions were an innovation in the realm of architecture. In his journal, Gaudí freely expressed his own feelings on art, “the colours used in ... En savoir plus

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Spanish architect and designer, Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) was an important and influential figure in the history of contemporary Spanish art. His use of colour, application of a range of materials and the introduction of organic forms into his constructions were an innovation in the realm of architecture. In his journal, Gaudí freely expressed his own feelings on art, “the colours used in
... En savoir plus
The Great American Retro Road Trip

A Celebration of Roadside Americana

par Rolando Pujol ...

Celebrate the nostalgic pleasures of America's vintage signs, quirky roadside attractions, and offbeat fast food relics in this irresistible retro road trip across the country.The Great American Retro Road Trip is a coast-to-coast journey chronicling retro roadside America. Discover classic giant roadside attractions, from The Coffee Pot and The Big Duck to the World’s Largest Paint Can and the ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $21.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Celebrate the nostalgic pleasures of America's vintage signs, quirky roadside attractions, and offbeat fast food relics in this irresistible retro road trip across the country.The Great American Retro Road Trip is a coast-to-coast journey chronicling retro roadside America. Discover classic giant roadside attractions, from The Coffee Pot and The Big Duck to the World’s Largest Paint Can and the
... En savoir plus
Happy City

Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design

par Charles Montgomery ...

**Finalist for the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction"Happy City is not only readable but stimulating. It raises issues most of us have avoided for too long. Do we live in neighbourhoods that make us happy? That is not a silly question. Montgomery encourages us to ask it without embarrassment, and to think intelligently about the answer." --The New York Times**More of us than ever ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $18.99 CAD Maintenant $15.99 CAD

**Finalist for the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction"Happy City is not only readable but stimulating. It raises issues most of us have avoided for too long. Do we live in neighbourhoods that make us happy? That is not a silly question. Montgomery encourages us to ask it without embarrassment, and to think intelligently about the answer." --The New York Times**More of us than ever
... En savoir plus
Empire XV: Field of Blood

The thrilling continuation of the Sunday Times bestselling Roman historical adventure series

par Anthony Riches ...

Collections Livre 15 - Empire series
**Pre-order Swords of Troy, the brand new epic series of myth and legend from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches**A masterful novel of war, history and political intrigue, beloved by readers.'Vivid military action, inner circle intrigue and Dumas-style characters'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A++++'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'[Riches is] head and shoulders above his contemporaries'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent his... ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

**Pre-order Swords of Troy, the brand new epic series of myth and legend from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches**A masterful novel of war, history and political intrigue, beloved by readers.'Vivid military action, inner circle intrigue and Dumas-style characters'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A++++'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'[Riches is] head and shoulders above his contemporaries'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent his...
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Murder at the Abbey

A murder mystery in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series

par Frances Evesham ...

Collections Livre 8 - The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mysteries
The Brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series.An unsolved murder echoes down the corridors of Cleeve Abbey for years.The Exham-on-Sea’s History Society's annual summer picnic comes to an abrupt end when human bones are discovered in Washford River, beside historic Cleeve Abbey.Thrilled to find evidence of a possible centuries-old murder mystery, the members of the society ... En savoir plus

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The Brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Exham-on-Sea series.An unsolved murder echoes down the corridors of Cleeve Abbey for years.The Exham-on-Sea’s History Society's annual summer picnic comes to an abrupt end when human bones are discovered in Washford River, beside historic Cleeve Abbey.Thrilled to find evidence of a possible centuries-old murder mystery, the members of the society
... En savoir plus
Thunder of the Gods: Empire VIII

An edge-of-your-seat historical adventure novel in the bestselling EMPIRE series

par Anthony Riches ...

Collections Livre 8 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Marcus Aquila reunites with his Tungrian legion in this epic instalment in the bestselling EMPIRE series'Another first class outing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A thoroughly enjoyable read . . . Highly recommended' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As gripping and exciting as all the othe... ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Marcus Aquila reunites with his Tungrian legion in this epic instalment in the bestselling EMPIRE series'Another first class outing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A thoroughly enjoyable read . . . Highly recommended' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As gripping and exciting as all the othe...
... En savoir plus
A History of Love and Hate in 21 Statues

par Peter Hughes ...

From antiquity to the present day, this book offers a fascinating insight into the histories, movements and conflicts which have come to shape our world, viewed through the stories of the destruction of 21 statues.Confederate soldiers hacked to pieces. A British slave trader dumped in the river. An Aboriginal warrior twice beheaded. A Chinese philosopher consumed by fire. A Greek goddess left to ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

From antiquity to the present day, this book offers a fascinating insight into the histories, movements and conflicts which have come to shape our world, viewed through the stories of the destruction of 21 statues.Confederate soldiers hacked to pieces. A British slave trader dumped in the river. An Aboriginal warrior twice beheaded. A Chinese philosopher consumed by fire. A Greek goddess left to
... En savoir plus
The Secret Lives of Buildings

From the Ruins of the Parthenon to the Vegas Strip in Thirteen Stories

par Edward Hollis ...

A strikingly original, beautifully narrated history of Western architecture and the cultural transformations that it represents.Concrete, marble, steel, brick: little else made by human hands seems as stable, as immutable, as a building. Yet the life of any structure is neither fixed nor timeless. Outliving their original contexts and purposes, buildings are forced to adapt to each succeeding age. ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

A strikingly original, beautifully narrated history of Western architecture and the cultural transformations that it represents.Concrete, marble, steel, brick: little else made by human hands seems as stable, as immutable, as a building. Yet the life of any structure is neither fixed nor timeless. Outliving their original contexts and purposes, buildings are forced to adapt to each succeeding age.
... En savoir plus
Guide de survie pour plantes d’intérieur

Comment choisir les bonnes plantes pour embellir son décor

par Laura Pigeon ...

Malgré ta bonne volonté, tes plantes meurent à tout coup ? Que tu sois débutant ou plus expérimenté, cette bible consacrée aux plantes vertes faciles à cultiver devrait te donner un bon coup de pouce « vert » ! Dans cet ouvrage, Laura Pigeon te présente ses plantes préférées – ses green girls ! – sous forme de fiches informatives. Tu trouveras aussi plusieurs conseils et astuces pour que tes ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Malgré ta bonne volonté, tes plantes meurent à tout coup ? Que tu sois débutant ou plus expérimenté, cette bible consacrée aux plantes vertes faciles à cultiver devrait te donner un bon coup de pouce « vert » ! Dans cet ouvrage, Laura Pigeon te présente ses plantes préférées – ses green girls ! – sous forme de fiches informatives. Tu trouveras aussi plusieurs conseils et astuces pour que tes
... En savoir plus
The Emperor's Knives: Empire VII

The iconic Roman adventure series from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches

par Anthony Riches ...

Collections Livre 7 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Brilliantly researched and packed full of action, bestseller Anthony Riches takes the reader to the heart of Ancient Rome'Get this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Great storytelling with a thoroughly researched historical background' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Anthony Riches doe... ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Brilliantly researched and packed full of action, bestseller Anthony Riches takes the reader to the heart of Ancient Rome'Get this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Great storytelling with a thoroughly researched historical background' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Anthony Riches doe...
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